Will Dean 01/05/2023 Will Dean 01/05/2023

Flying Report 1 May 23

A relaxing day’s flying for the few members available to fly today.

Geoff Catling 29/04/2023 Geoff Catling 29/04/2023

FLYING REPORT 29 APR 23

Rain laden skies brought an end to flying early. Whilst we managed to get in a number of launches for our younger pilots, rain was always there or thereabouts and brought and end to all but one flight late in the day.

Geoff Catling 28/04/2023 Geoff Catling 28/04/2023

Forecast for Sat 29 Apr 23

Overcast but with some sunny spells and isolated showers developing in the afternoon

Geoff Catling 22/04/2023 Geoff Catling 22/04/2023

Flying Report 22 Apr 23

Highlight of the day was the completion of the BI syllabus by one of our junior members, Amelia.

Geoff Catling 21/04/2023 Geoff Catling 21/04/2023

Forecast for Sat 22 Apr 23

Sunny spells and scattered showers, some heavy with the risk of the odd rumble of thunder.

Geoff Catling 16/04/2023 Geoff Catling 16/04/2023

RAF Shawbury Gliding Club Life Membership

At their recent AGM Dave Catherwood was awarded RAF Shawbury Gliding Club Life Membership.

Geoff Catling 15/04/2023 Geoff Catling 15/04/2023

Flying Report 15 Apr 23

A fun day for all to enjoy.

Geoff Catling 14/04/2023 Geoff Catling 14/04/2023

Forecast for Sat 15 Apr 23

A dry day with sunny spells but an isolated shower is still possible. Max temp c11°C.

Geoff Catling 14/04/2023 Geoff Catling 14/04/2023

WE’RE OFF TO FLY IN THE FRENCH ALPS

Four club members have been selected as some of the lucky participants to take part in the annual tri-service expedition, Parcours Combattants 29 Apr 23 – 14 May 23, to Sisteron in France and joining with pilots from the Royal Navy and Army.

Sophie Onions 10/04/2023 Sophie Onions 10/04/2023

Flying Report 10th April 23

RAF Shawbury GC 08/04/2023 RAF Shawbury GC 08/04/2023

Flying Report 8th Apr 23

Geoff Catling 07/04/2023 Geoff Catling 07/04/2023

Flying Report 7 Apr 23

Bank Holiday Friday and a fantastic start to the soaring season.

Geoff Catling 06/04/2023 Geoff Catling 06/04/2023

Forecast for Fri 8 Apr 23

A fine day with bright or sunny intervals and feelin warm in the sunshine.

Geoff Catling 01/04/2023 Geoff Catling 01/04/2023

Flying Report Sat 1 Apr 23

A large crowd assembled at H4 and it was great to welcome the next tranche of MEF students. With a number of visitors it was set to be a busy day with both tugs and three two-seat aircraft fully employed.

RAF Shawbury GC 01/04/2023 RAF Shawbury GC 01/04/2023

AERIAL BLESSINGS – A FIRST FOR UK GLIDING

The club is now delighted to be able to offer aerial blessings, believed to be a first for UK Gliding.

Geoff Catling 31/03/2023 Geoff Catling 31/03/2023

Forecast for Sat 01 Apr 23

Cloudy with a few bright or sunny spells at times. Light N wind with max temp c10C.

Geoff Catling 26/03/2023 Geoff Catling 26/03/2023

FLYING REPORT SAT 25 MAR 23

With rain in the air and the cross wind out of limits for the tugs the day was scrubbed at about 12:00. So it was the perfect opportunity to get in some ground school for our younger members.